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Snetzer Family History

Snetzer Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Setzer, Netzer, Smetzer, Stetzer, Snitzer, Setter, Netter, Netzel

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Where is the Snetzer family from?

You can see how Snetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snetzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snetzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Snetzer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Snetzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Snetzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snetzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snetzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snetzer. 100% of Snetzer men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Snetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snetzer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Snetzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Snetzer. For the veterans among your Snetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snetzer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Snetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Snetzer in 1973 was 38, and 78 in 1996.

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